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South · Fall 2027 Entry

South College Application Deadlines 2026-2027: 86 Colleges, Every Round and Insider Deadline

Early Decision, Early Action, Restrictive Early Action and Regular Decision deadlines for 86 colleges in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma, plus 251 scholarship, honors, program, audition, interview and aid deadlines, and each school’s SAT/ACT policy for Fall 2027.

By Jeremy Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep

Updated October 9, 2026 · Verified October 6 to 9, 2026

✓ 86 official sources cited

Quick answer

At South colleges, Early Decision I deadlines most often fall on Nov 1 or Nov 15, 2026, and Regular Decision deadlines most often fall on Feb 1 or Jan 15. We found 136 insider deadlines in the region that come before Regular Decision, including Duke University: Robertson Scholars Leadership Program (Oct 15 (early window); Nov 15 (final)); University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Morehead-Cain Scholarship (Oct 15 (UNC EA required for ARP route)); University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Robertson Scholars Leadership Program (Oct 15 (early window); Nov 15); University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Assured Enrollment (Biostatistics, Public Health majors, Nutrition, Pharmacy) (Oct 15 (EA encouraged)).

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Showing 86 of 86 colleges

College ED I ED II Early Action REA / SCEA Regular SAT/ACT Insider deadlines and programs
Agnes Scott College[1]GA · Liberal arts college Nov 1 None Nov 15 (EA I); Jan 15 (EA II) None Mar 15 Optional Before RD Agnes Scott Presidential Scholarship: Jan 15Before RD Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship: Jan 31Before RD Nannette Hopkins Music Scholarships: Jan 31See all 5 insider items
University of Alabama[2]AL · University None None None None Dec 4 (priority deadline); rolling after Varies Before RD Automatic merit scholarships (application and official scores): Dec 4Before RD Competitive scholarships and ASAM application: Dec 4 (priority)Honors College, Randall Research Scholars, Witt University FellowsDetails
University of Alabama at Birmingham[3]AL · University None None None None Rolling (priority Jun 1; scholarship deadline Jan 15 in-state, May 1 out-of-state) Optional Before RD In-state freshman scholarship deadline: Jan 15Before RD Presidential endowed scholarships (Regions, Ireland, McCallum): Feb 1Before RD Early Medical School Acceptance Program (EMSAP): Nov 15See all 6 insider items
Appalachian State University[4]NC · University None None None None Rolling (priority Nov 15) Optional Before RD Scholarship consideration deadline: Nov 15Before RD Health Sciences and Education college scholarships: Nov 15Before RD Chancellor's Scholarship (Honors College): Nov 15Details
University of Arkansas[5]AR · University None None None None Rolling (priority Nov 1; final Aug 1) Optional Before RD Priority scholarship deadline: Nov 15Before RD Final scholarship and fellowship deadline: Feb 1Before RD Honors College (Fall 2027): Nov 15See all 5 insider items
Auburn University[6]AL · University None None Sep 15 (EA Round 1); Oct 15 (EA Round 2); Nov 15 (EA Round 3); Dec 1 (EA Round 4, final) None Feb 1 Required Before RD Merit scholarship consideration: Dec 1 (final EA round)Before RD Honors College application: Nov 16Updated test scores for scholarship reconsideration: Jan 11See all 4 insider items
Austin College[7]TX · Liberal arts college None None Nov 1 (EA I); Feb 1 (EA II) None Mar 1 Optional Before RD Institutional and fine arts scholarships: Feb 1Details
Baylor University[8]TX · University Nov 1 None Nov 1 None Feb 1 Optional Before RD Specialty scholarship events: Nov 1 (EA or ED required)Before RD Baylor Scholars Day (invite only): Nov 1Before RD Baylor2Baylor Health Professions Program (OTD, DPT, PA): Nov 1 (Baylor application); Nov 12 (Scholarship Events Application)See all 6 insider items
Belmont University[9]TN · University None None Nov 1 (EA I); Dec 1 (EA II) None Mar 1 Optional Before RD Top Scholarships: Nov 1Before RD Departmental Scholarships: Dec 1Before RD FAFSA priority: Dec 1See all 4 insider items
Berea College[10]KY · Liberal arts college None None Nov 1 (EA I); Jan 31 (EA II) None Mar 31 Check school Before RD International first-year deadline: Nov 30Financial Eligibility RequirementDetails
University of Central Florida[11]FL · University None None Oct 15 None May 1 Required Before RD Merit scholarship priority: Oct 15Before RD Burnett Honors College: Feb 1Details
Centre College[12]KY · Liberal arts college Nov 1 Jan 15 Nov 15 None Feb 1 Optional Before RD Brown Fellows (full ride): Dec 1Before RD Grissom Scholars (first generation): Jan 15Before RD Special interest scholarships: Jan 15See all 5 insider items
The Citadel[13]SC · Specialized or technical None None None None Rolling (opens Sept 15) Optional Scholarship consideration: Mar 1Medical approval for final acceptanceDetails
Clark Atlanta University[14]GA · University None None Nov 1 None Mar 1 (final deadline; rolling decisions) Optional Before RD Merit scholarship materials: Nov 1Details
Clemson University[15]SC · University Full profile None None Oct 15 None Jan 1 Optional Before RD National Scholars Program: Oct 15 (EA) and Oct 22 (Honors priority)Before RD Honors College priority application: Oct 22 (materials Nov 1)General scholarship consideration: Jan 1 (file complete Jan 10)Details
College of Charleston[16]SC · University Nov 2 Jan 15 Nov 2 None Jan 15 Optional Before RD Charleston Fellows Program: Nov 2Honors College priority deadline: Nov 2Official scores for state scholarshipsDetails
Davidson College[17]NC · Liberal arts college Full profile Nov 15 Jan 4 None None Jan 11 Optional Before RD John M. Belk Scholarship: Nov 1 (nomination); Nov 15 (application)Before RD Charles Scholarship (Chicago): Dec 15 (nomination)Application scholarships (Barber, Sloan, Cornwell, Dobson-Neely, Duke, Music, Pepper): Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 4 (ED II); Jan 11 (RD)See all 4 insider items
Duke University[18]NC · University Full profile Nov 2 None None None Jan 4 Optional Before RD Robertson Scholars Leadership Program: Oct 15 (early window); Nov 15 (final)Duke merit scholarshipsGlimpse video: Nov 9 (ED); Jan 11 (RD)See all 4 insider items
Eckerd College[19]FL · Liberal arts college None None Nov 15 None Rolling (review begins Dec 1) Optional None listed
Elon University[20]NC · University Nov 1 Jan 15 Nov 1 None Jan 10 Optional Before RD Accelerated Pathways in PA and PT: Nov 10Before RD Honors and Fellows applications: Nov 10Odyssey Program: Jan 12See all 5 insider items
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University[21]FL · Specialized or technical None None None None Rolling (priority Jan 15) Optional Before RD Programs may fill before priority date: Jan 15Boeing Scholars: Mar 15Details
Emory University[22]GA · University Full profile Nov 1 Jan 1 None None Jan 1 Optional Before RD Emory University Scholar Programs (Woodruff): Nov 15Financial aid: Dec 2 (ED I); Jan 6 (ED II); Feb 10 (RD)Details
Fisk University[23]TN · University None None Nov 1 (EA I); Feb 1 (EA II) None Jul 15 Optional Before RD Priority merit scholarship consideration in Early ActionTest scores for full tuition awardsFAFSA by Feb 15: Feb 15Details
University of Florida[24]FL · University Full profile Oct 15 None Nov 1 None Jan 15 Required Before RD Presidential and Florida Merit Scholarships: Nov 1 (priority)Before RD Lombardi and Stamps Scholarships: Nov 1 (EA required)UF Honors Program essay: Nov 1 (EA) or Jan 15 (RD)Details
Florida A&M University[25]FL · University None None Nov 1 None Feb 1 (rolling to May 1) Required None listed
Florida International University[26]FL · University None None Nov 2 None Dec 16 (final Mar 2) Required Test score timing: Dec 16Details
Florida State University[27]FL · University Full profile Oct 15 None Oct 15 (Florida residents only) None Dec 1 (Rolling to Mar 1 after) Required Before RD Admissions merit scholarships: Oct 15 (ED or EA for priority)Presidential Scholars and Stamps Scholars: Dec 1CARE Summer BridgeSee all 5 insider items
Furman University[28]SC · Liberal arts college Nov 1 Jan 15 Nov 1 None Jan 15 Optional Before RD Premier Scholarships (Duke, Vaughn, Hollingsworth, Townes, Bell Tower): Nov 1 (priority)Music scholarship auditions: Feb 1 (recorded)Required interview for homeschool and early graduatesDetails
University of Georgia[29]GA · University Full profile None None Oct 15 None Jan 1 Required Before RD Foundation Fellowship: Nov 1Jere W. Morehead Honors College: Jan 15Details
Georgia College & State University[30]GA · University None None Oct 15 None Rolling (no published date) Check school Before RD President's Scholarship Competition: Oct 15Details
Georgia Institute of Technology[31]GA · University Full profile None None Oct 15 (EA I, Georgia students); Nov 2 (EA II, non-Georgia students) None Jan 6 Required Before RD Stamps President's Scholars and Scheller Dean's Scholarship: Oct 15 (EA I, Georgia) or Nov 2 (EA II)Details
Georgia State University[32]GA · University None None Nov 15 None May 1 (final deadline) Required Before RD Stamps and Presidential Scholarships: Nov 15Before RD Centennial Merit Scholarship: Nov 15Before RD Honors College priority: Nov 15See all 4 insider items
Hendrix College[33]AR · Liberal arts college None None Nov 15 None Feb 1 Optional Performing and Fine Arts Scholarship ($2,000/yr)Details
High Point University[34]NC · University Nov 1 Feb 1 Nov 15 None Feb 1 Optional Before RD Presidential Scholarship Program: Nov 15Before RD Regular Decision space limits: Feb 1Details
University of Houston[35]TX · University None None None None May 31 (priority scholarship Nov 2) Optional Before RD Priority scholarship deadline: Nov 2Before RD Honors College application: Mar 1Details
Jackson State University[36]ConfirmMS · University None None None None Rolling (fall priority Aug 12) Check school Before RD First-Time Freshman Merit Scholarships: Feb 15Details
Kennesaw State University[37]GA · University None None None None Rolling (priority Nov 2; regular Jul 1) Required Before RD Honors College application: Dec 15Details
University of Kentucky[38]KY · University None None Dec 1 None Feb 15 Optional Before RD Academic and competitive scholarships: Dec 1Before RD Lewis Honors College consideration: Dec 1Selective majors and programsSee all 5 insider items
Louisiana State University[39]LA · University None None None None Feb 1 Optional Before RD Priority deadline for scholarships: Dec 1Before RD Ogden Honors College: Dec 1Details
University of Louisville[40]KY · University None None None None Rolling (priority Feb 15) Optional Before RD University Honors Program application: Nov 1Details
Loyola University New Orleans[41]LA · University None None Nov 15 None Apr 15 (priority Feb 15) Optional Before RD Ignatian Scholarship: Dec 1Before RD Priority deadline for scholarships and aid: Feb 15Social Justice Scholarship: Jan 15See all 5 insider items
Mercer University[42]GA · University None None Nov 1 (EA I); Dec 1 (EA II) None Feb 1 Check school Before RD Stamps Scholars: Nov 1Before RD Bessie Willingham Tift and Tift College Scholars: Nov 1Before RD Need-based named scholarships (Macon Impact, Five Star, Lettie Pate Whitehead, others): Dec 1See all 5 insider items
University of Miami[43]FL · University Full profile Nov 1 Jan 5 Nov 1 None Jan 5 Required Before RD Premier Scholarships (Stamps, Singer, Hammond, Weeks, Jenkins): Nov 1 (ED I or EA required)Before RD Frost School of Music supplemental application and prescreen: Nov 1 (ED I, EA); Dec 1 (ED II, RD)Theatre Arts BFA (Musical Theatre audition request; design and stage management portfolios): Nov 5 (ED I); Nov 20 (EA); Jan 19 (ED II); Feb 11 (RD)See all 5 insider items
Millsaps College[44]MS · Liberal arts college None None Nov 15 None Mar 1 (preferred) Optional Before RD Premier Scholarships (full tuition): Dec 11Merit scholarship test date cutoffDetails
University of Mississippi[45]MS · University None None None None Rolling (nonresident priority Feb 1) Required Before RD Freshman Scholarship Application (incl. Stamps, Chancellor's Leadership Class): Jan 10Before RD Early Entry Pharmacy Program: Jan 10Before RD Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College: Nov 1See all 4 insider items
Mississippi State University[46]MS · University None None None None Rolling (open until the 10th day of classes) Optional Before RD General Scholarship Application: Dec 1Before RD Presidential Endowed Scholarship Package: Dec 1Before RD Luckyday Scholars Program (Mississippi residents): Jan 15See all 4 insider items
Morehouse College[47]GA · Liberal arts college Nov 1 None Dec 15 None Feb 1 Required Before RD Financial aid deadline: Jan 30Details
New College of Florida[48]FL · Liberal arts college None None Nov 1 None Apr 1 (final Jul 1) Required None listed
North Carolina A&T State University[49]NC · University None None Nov 1 None Feb 1 Check school Before RD National Alumni Scholarship: Dec 15Before RD Honors College application: Nov 15Endowed Scholarships: Mar 15Details
North Carolina Central University[50]NC · University None None None None Rolling (priority Oct 15, Nov 15, Jan 15) Optional None listed
North Carolina State University[51]NC · University Full profile None None Nov 1 None Jan 15 Optional Before RD Park Scholarships: Nov 1Before RD Merit scholarships and aid priority: Nov 1 (EA)Before RD University Honors Program: Nov 1See all 4 insider items
University of North Carolina Wilmington[52]NC · University None None Nov 1 None Jan 15 Check school None listed
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[53]NC · University Full profile None None Oct 15 None Jan 15 Optional Before RD Morehead-Cain Scholarship: Oct 15 (UNC EA required for ARP route)Before RD Robertson Scholars Leadership Program: Oct 15 (early window); Nov 15Before RD Assured Enrollment (Biostatistics, Public Health majors, Nutrition, Pharmacy): Oct 15 (EA encouraged)See all 5 insider items
University of North Carolina at Charlotte[54]NC · University None None Nov 1 None Feb 1 (space available after) Optional Before RD Honors College Priority Decision: Dec 1Architecture, Art and Graphic Design, MusicDetails
University of Oklahoma[55]OK · University None None Nov 1 None Feb 1 Optional Before RD Merit scholarship admission deadline: Dec 15Before RD Medical Humanities Scholars and Pre-Law Scholars: Jan 15Honors College application: Apr 1Details
Oklahoma State University[56]OK · University None None None None Rolling (priority scholarship Feb 1) Optional Before RD Early Opportunity Scholarship deadline: Nov 1Before RD Priority Scholarship deadline: Feb 1Honors College eligibilityDetails
Prairie View A&M University[57]TX · University None None None None May 17 (scholarship priority Dec 1) Optional Before RD Scholarship priority application deadline: Dec 1Financial aid and scholarship dates: Mar 1Details
Rhodes College[58]TN · Liberal arts college Nov 1 Jan 15 Nov 15 None Jan 15 Optional Before RD Early Decision GrantInterest-based awardsCSS Profile before Jan 1Details
Rice University[59]TX · University Full profile Nov 1 Jan 4 None None Jan 4 Optional Before RD Shepherd School of Music: Dec 1Before RD Interview request: Nov 3 (ED I); Dec 16 (RD priority, application by Dec 14); Jan 6 (ED II and RD)Rice merit scholarshipsSee all 5 insider items
Rollins College[60]FL · Liberal arts college Nov 15 Jan 5 Nov 15 None Feb 1 Optional Before RD Alfond Scholars Program (full ride): Nov 15Before RD Rollins Visit Scholarship ($1,000/yr): Nov 15ED I full scholarship consideration: Nov 15See all 4 insider items
Samford University[61]AL · University None None Nov 1 None None Optional Before RD 1st scholarship deadline: Dec 12nd scholarship deadline and FAFSA priority: Feb 15Test-optional choice is bindingDetails
Savannah College of Art and Design[62]GA · Arts college or conservatory None None None None Rolling (apply at least 30 days before the quarter; 6 months recommended) Optional Achievement scholarshipsApply early for aidDetails
University of South Carolina[63]SC · University None None Oct 15 None Dec 1 Optional Before RD Top Scholar Program (Stamps, Carolina, McNair, 1801, Horseshoe): Nov 15Before RD South Carolina Honors College: Nov 15 (credentials and recommendation Dec 1)General merit scholarships: Dec 1Details
University of South Florida[64]FL · University None None Nov 2 None Dec 16 (rolling to Mar 1) Required Scholarship consideration deadline: Jan 15Early Action materials deadline: Nov 16Details
Southern Methodist University[65]TX · University Nov 1 Jan 15 Nov 1 None Jan 15 Optional Before RD President's Scholars: Nov 1 (application); Nov 16 (essay)Hunt Leadership Scholars: Jan 15Meadows School of the Arts application, auditions and portfoliosSee all 4 insider items
Southwestern University[66]TX · Liberal arts college Nov 1 None Dec 1 None Feb 1 Optional Test optional evaluative interviewFAFSA deadline for Early Decision: Dec 1Details
Spelman College[67]GA · Liberal arts college Nov 1 None Nov 1 None Feb 1 Optional Before RD Honors Program invitation: Nov 1Details
St. Edward's University[68]TX · University None None Nov 1 (First Review); Dec 1 (Early Application); Jan 1 (Early Application II) None Feb 1 (priority); May 1 (final) Optional Before RD Moreau Scholarship: Dec 15Before RD Priority deadline for all scholarships: Feb 1Before RD FAFSA priority: Jan 15See all 4 insider items
Stetson University[69]FL · University Nov 1 None Nov 15 None Rolling (priority Jan 15) Optional Before RD Premier Programs (Honors, competitive merit scholarships): Dec 1School of Music ED virtual auditionFAFSA deadlines by plan: Jan 1Details
Tennessee State University[70]ConfirmTN · University None None None None No fixed deadline published Required Institutional merit scholarshipHonors College applicationDetails
University of Tennessee, Knoxville[71]TN · University None None Nov 1 None Jan 5 Required Before RD Competitive scholarships and Honors: Nov 1STARS materials deadline: Nov 15Details
Texas A&M University[72]TX · University Full profile None None None None Dec 1 Optional Incoming Freshman Scholarship consideration: Dec 1Terry Foundation Scholarship: Dec 1Honors Academy (Freshman Honors application): Dec 15See all 4 insider items
Texas Christian University[73]TX · University Nov 1 Feb 1 Nov 1 None Feb 1 Optional Before RD Chancellor's Scholarship: Nov 1 (TCU application); Nov 15 (Honors application)Before RD Community Scholars: Nov 1 (EA)John V. Roach Honors College: Nov 15 or Feb 15Details
Texas Tech University[74]ConfirmTX · University None None None None Rolling (priority scholarship Dec 1) Check school Before RD Priority scholarship deadline: Dec 1Assured admission only majorsDetails
University of Texas at Austin[75]TX · University Full profile None None Oct 15 None Dec 1 Required Forty Acres Scholars Program: Scholarship Interest Form after applying; resume and essay due Jan 15Honors programs (Plan II, Turing, Canfield Business Honors, Dean's Scholars, Polymathic, Liberal Arts Honors): Dec 10Butler School of Music application and prescreen: Dec 1See all 4 insider items
University of Texas at Dallas[76]TX · University None None None None May 1 (priority Dec 1) Optional Before RD Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES): Dec 1Before RD Eugene McDermott Scholars ProgramNational Merit Scholars ProgramSee all 4 insider items
Transylvania University[77]KY · Liberal arts college Oct 31 None Oct 31 (EA I); Dec 1 (EA II) None Feb 1 Optional Before RD Premier Scholarship Program (JGK III, Moore, William T. Young, Kenan): Dec 1Before RD Campus Visit Scholarship: Dec 1Fine Arts Music Scholarship auditionDetails
Trinity University (Texas)[78]TX · University Nov 1 Feb 1 Nov 1 None Feb 1 Optional Trinity Tower and Murchison full tuition competitionFAFSA and CSS Profile by application deadline: Nov 1Details
Tulane University[79]LA · University Full profile Nov 1 Jan 15 Nov 10 None Jan 15 Optional Before RD Competitive merit scholarships (Community Service Fellowship, artistic awards): DecemberDean's Honor ScholarshipStamps Scholarship: Jan 5 (semifinalist supplements)See all 5 insider items
University of Tulsa[80]OK · University None None None None Rolling (priority scholarship Dec 15) Optional Before RD Priority merit scholarship deadline: Dec 15Before RD Presidential Scholarship: Feb 1Before RD National Merit Semifinalist package: Nov 1See all 7 insider items
Tuskegee University[81]AL · University None None None None Jul 1 Required Before RD Distinguished Presidential Scholarship: Dec 1Before RD University Merit and Achievement Scholarships: Jan 15Merit eligibility restrictionsSee all 4 insider items
Vanderbilt University[82]TN · University Full profile Nov 1 Jan 1 None None Jan 1 Optional Before RD Cornelius Vanderbilt, Ingram and other merit scholarships: Dec 1Before RD Blair School of Music: Nov 1 (ED I); Dec 1 priority (ED II and RD)CSS Profile and FAFSA priority: Nov 1 (ED I); Jan 1 (ED II); Feb 1 (RD)Details
Wake Forest University[83]NC · University Full profile Nov 15 Jan 1 Nov 15 (first-generation college students only) None Jan 1 Optional Before RD Merit and talent based scholarships (Stamps, Reynolds, Carswell, Graylyn, Leadership and Character): Nov 15Before RD Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement: Nov 15Before RD Optional virtual or video interview: Nov 18 (virtual request); Jan 9 (video, RD)See all 5 insider items
Wofford College[84]SC · Liberal arts college Nov 1 Jan 15 Nov 15 None Jan 15 Optional Before RD Wofford Scholars (incl. Richardson): Nov 6Bonner ScholarsFAFSA by ED deadline: Nov 1Details
Xavier University of Louisiana[85]LA · University None None None None Rolling (preferred Mar 1; scholarship preferred Dec 1) Optional Before RD Preferred scholarship deadline: Dec 1Xavier Exponential honorsDetails
University of the South (Sewanee)[86]TN · Liberal arts college Nov 15 Jan 15 Dec 1 None Feb 1 Optional Vial Comer Choral ScholarshipsFellowship in the ArtsDetails

All dates are for first-year applicants entering in Fall 2027. “None” means the college does not offer that plan. A Confirm tag means the official page showed a prior cycle or conflicting dates when we checked. Deadlines can differ for international, transfer, homeschool, arts and recruited athlete applicants.

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Every insider deadline and rule we verified at South colleges, sorted by date. It opens filtered to the 136 items that come before Regular Decision; uncheck the box to see all 251.

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College Type Program or rule Deadline What to know
Clemson UniversityOfficial source Scholarship National Scholars ProgramBefore RD Oct 15 (EA) and Oct 22 (Honors priority) Must meet the Oct 15 Early Action deadline and all Honors Priority deadlines; no exceptions. Finalists must attend Scholarship Recruitment Weekend Feb 19 to 20.
Duke UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Robertson Scholars Leadership ProgramBefore RD Oct 15 (early window); Nov 15 (final) Separate Robertson application for high school students, due Oct 15 for the early window or Nov 15 otherwise, well before Duke's Jan 4 RD deadline.
Florida State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Admissions merit scholarshipsBefore RD Oct 15 (ED or EA for priority) Automatic with a complete application by the priority deadline, but funds are limited and priority goes to ED and EA applicants (EA is Florida residents only).
Georgia College & State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship President's Scholarship CompetitionBefore RD Oct 15 Must complete the full application via Early Action by Oct 15; minimum 3.5 GPA and 1200 SAT or 25 ACT; invited students attend the on-campus competition Dec 4, 2026.
Georgia Institute of TechnologyOfficial source Scholarship Stamps President's Scholars and Scheller Dean's ScholarshipBefore RD Oct 15 (EA I, Georgia) or Nov 2 (EA II) Must apply through an Early Action plan and meet its deadlines; no separate scholarship application. Stamps semifinalists complete a virtual asynchronous interview; finalists named in Feb attend Stamps Scholars Weekend in Mar.
University of Central FloridaOfficial source Scholarship Merit scholarship priorityBefore RD Oct 15 Students who meet all Early Action deadlines (apply Oct 15, materials Nov 15) get priority merit consideration; funds usually run out by mid-January.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillOfficial source Scholarship Morehead-Cain ScholarshipBefore RD Oct 15 (UNC EA required for ARP route) Separate Morehead-Cain application: school nominations are due Jun 30 and nominees and NC self-nominees open the application Aug 15. Out-of-state students without a nominating school can only be considered through the Admissions Referral Program by applying to UNC Early Action by Oct 15, 2026; semifinalists notified mid-Dec.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillOfficial source Scholarship Robertson Scholars Leadership ProgramBefore RD Oct 15 (early window); Nov 15 Separate Robertson application for the joint UNC and Duke program; early window deadline Oct 15, 2026 and final deadline Nov 15, 2026, both well before UNC's Jan 15 RD deadline.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillOfficial source Program Assured Enrollment (Biostatistics, Public Health majors, Nutrition, Pharmacy)Before RD Oct 15 (EA encouraged) Assured enrollment is requested through questions on the first-year application (up to three programs). For the asterisked programs (Biostatistics, Community and Global Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Policy and Management, Nutrition, Pharmacy) applicants are encouraged to apply by the Oct 15 Early Action deadline.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillOfficial source Honors Honors Carolina Oct 15 (EA) or Jan 15 (RD) No separate application; students indicate interest in the Honors Carolina and Special Opportunities section of the UNC application.
University of Texas at DallasOfficial source Other rule Free College Application Week (Texas residents) Oct 18 Texas residents applying through ApplyTexas from Oct 12 to 18, 2026 pay no application fee (normally $75).
Clemson UniversityOfficial source Honors Honors College priority applicationBefore RD Oct 22 (materials Nov 1) Separate Honors application in the admissions portal; priority deadline Oct 22 with materials by Nov 1. General Honors deadline Jan 8 (materials Jan 15).
Agnes Scott CollegeOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA by plan deadline Nov 1 FAFSA deadlines match each plan: Nov 1 for ED, Jan 15 for EA I and II, Mar 15 for RD.
Baylor UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Specialty scholarship eventsBefore RD Nov 1 (EA or ED required) Only Early Action (and ED) applicants are considered for specialty scholarship events; Regular Decision (Feb 1) applicants are considered only for the automatic merit award.
Baylor UniversityOfficial source Program Baylor2Baylor Health Professions Program (OTD, DPT, PA)Before RD Nov 1 (Baylor application); Nov 12 (Scholarship Events Application) Provisional admission to a Baylor OT, PT or PA graduate program plus scholarships; requires the Baylor application by Nov 1, 2026 and essays in the Scholarship Events Application by Nov 12, 2026; 3.70 unweighted GPA and typically SAT 1280+ or ACT 27+ submitted with the application.
Baylor UniversityOfficial source Program Baylor2Baylor Medical Program (Baylor College of Medicine)Before RD Nov 1 (Baylor application); about Nov 11 (Scholarship Program Application) Completed Baylor file due Nov 1 plus a separate scholarship program application with a 500 word essay; selected students interview with Baylor College of Medicine. Program page shows 2024-25 dates (Nov 1 and Nov 11, 2024); typically SAT 1430+ or ACT 32+.
Baylor UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Baylor Scholars Day (invite only)Before RD Nov 1 $10,000 tuition scholarship for invitees who attend Scholars Day (Feb 19 or Feb 22, 2027); invitations draw on applicants who applied by Nov 1, 2026, typically SAT 1260 to 1410 or ACT 27 to 31.
Baylor UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Early Decision scholarship Nov 1 (ED) ED admits receive a $3,000 non-renewable scholarship plus first-choice housing; ED deposit due Feb 15.
Belmont UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Top ScholarshipsBefore RD Nov 1 Belmont's top scholarships are tied to the Nov 1 Early Action I deadline.
Centre CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Front and Centre Scholarship (ED only)Before RD Nov 1 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II) Students admitted Early Decision receive $20,000 ($5,000/yr) on top of merit awards, with limits when combined with premier and talent scholarships. Page text references the Class of 2030 cycle.
Clark Atlanta UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Merit scholarship materialsBefore RD Nov 1 Merit scholarships are automatic but competitive (min 3.0 unweighted GPA); all required materials must arrive by the Nov 1 Early Action deadline for scholarship consideration.
Davidson CollegeOfficial source Scholarship John M. Belk ScholarshipBefore RD Nov 1 (nomination); Nov 15 (application) Counselor, principal or college access director nominates by Nov 1; nominees apply by Nov 15 (supporting documents by Nov 30). Applying by Nov 15 does not require Early Decision.
Furman UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Premier Scholarships (Duke, Vaughn, Hollingsworth, Townes, Bell Tower)Before RD Nov 1 (priority) Priority deadline Nov 1 for premier scholarship consideration, versus Jan 15 RD. Duke (full) and Vaughn (full, SC residents) finalists are invited in early February to interviews in March.
Mercer UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Stamps ScholarsBefore RD Nov 1 Invited first-years; portfolio required and attendance at Presidential Scholars Weekend; covers full tuition, housing, food plus stipend.
Mercer UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Bessie Willingham Tift and Tift College ScholarsBefore RD Nov 1 For Georgia high school seniors; requires attending the Tift interview.
Mercer UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Presidential Scholars WeekendBefore RD Nov 1 Invitation-only early spring event with awards up to full tuition; Early Action applicants get priority scholarship consideration.
North Carolina State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Park ScholarshipsBefore RD Nov 1 Separate Park application (two essays, two recommendations) due Nov 1, 2026, same day as EA. Semifinalists notified by Dec 18, Zoom interviews Jan 16, 2027, finalist weekend Mar 5 to 6, 2027.
North Carolina State UniversityOfficial source Honors University Honors ProgramBefore RD Nov 1 University Honors application deadline is Nov 1, matching EA rather than the Jan 15 RD deadline.
North Carolina State UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio Studio-based design majors portfolioBefore RD Nov 1 (materials Nov 10) Application and portfolio due Nov 1 via wolfPAW (Fashion and Textile Design via SlideRoom), fall entry only; NC State suggests applying by mid-October.
North Carolina State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Merit scholarships and aid priorityBefore RD Nov 1 (EA) EA applicants with complete applications by the deadline receive priority consideration for scholarships and financial aid.
Oklahoma State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Early Opportunity Scholarship deadlineBefore RD Nov 1 Nov 1 Early Opportunity Scholarship deadline; FAFSA required.
Rice UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio Architecture portfolio Nov 1 (ED I); Jan 4 (ED II and RD) Architecture portfolio is uploaded to the Rice Admission Student Portal and due with the application.
Southern Methodist UniversityOfficial source Scholarship President's ScholarsBefore RD Nov 1 (application); Nov 16 (essay) Must submit the SMU application by Nov 1 and the President's Scholars essay by Nov 16; SAT or ACT score required. Finalists are chosen in February and must interview on campus in early March.
Southern Methodist UniversityOfficial source Financial aid CSS Profile and FAFSA for early plans Nov 1 (EA, ED I); Jan 15 (RD, ED II) SMU funded aid requires the CSS Profile; the deadline is Nov 1 for Early Action and ED I applicants.
Spelman CollegeOfficial source Honors Honors Program invitationBefore RD Nov 1 Only Early Decision and Early Action admits are invited to apply to the Honors Program, which requires an additional essay.
Texas Christian UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Chancellor's ScholarshipBefore RD Nov 1 (TCU application); Nov 15 (Honors application) Full tuition award; apply to TCU by Nov 1 and to the Roach Honors College by Nov 15. Finalists are invited by Jan 15, 2027 for interviews Feb 14 to 16, 2027; test scores are not considered.
Texas Christian UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Community ScholarsBefore RD Nov 1 (EA) For top students recruited from 13 named Fort Worth and Dallas area public high schools; TCU application, FAFSA/TASFA and CSS Profile all due Nov 1; interview day Mar 2.
Trinity University (Texas)Official source Financial aid FAFSA and CSS Profile by application deadline Nov 1 Aid materials are due with the admission deadline: Nov 1 for ED I and EA, Feb 1 for ED II and RD.
Tulane UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio Optional portfolio or audition Nov 1 (ED I); Nov 10 (EA); Jan 15 (ED II); Feb 1 (RD) Optional portfolio or audition deadlines by round.
University of FloridaOfficial source Scholarship Presidential and Florida Merit ScholarshipsBefore RD Nov 1 (priority) No separate application; admitted students who apply by the Nov 1 freshman priority deadline are considered, with notification by mid-March. Awards are not automatic based on GPA or scores.
University of FloridaOfficial source Scholarship Lombardi and Stamps ScholarshipsBefore RD Nov 1 (EA required) Students must apply to UF Honors by the Early Action deadline to be considered; Regular Decision applicants are not eligible.
University of FloridaOfficial source Honors UF Honors Program essay Nov 1 (EA) or Jan 15 (RD) The Honors essay is part of the UF application and cannot be completed after submitting the UF application.
University of GeorgiaOfficial source Scholarship Foundation FellowshipBefore RD Nov 1 Separate Morehead Honors College/Foundation Fellowship application due Nov 1 (listed with Early Action deadlines); finalists must attend Interview Weekend Feb 26 to 27, 2027.
University of LouisvilleOfficial source Honors University Honors Program applicationBefore RD Nov 1 Separate application in the New Cards Gateway after applying to UofL (only appears if eligible). Honors Early Action Nov 1 (decisions by Nov 30); final deadline Dec 1 (decisions by Feb 1).
University of MiamiOfficial source Scholarship Premier Scholarships (Stamps, Singer, Hammond, Weeks, Jenkins)Before RD Nov 1 (ED I or EA required) Only ED I and EA applicants (Nov 1) are considered for Premier Scholarships; ED II and RD applicants are considered for merit scholarships only.
University of MiamiOfficial source Audition or portfolio Frost School of Music supplemental application and prescreenBefore RD Nov 1 (ED I, EA); Dec 1 (ED II, RD) Frost RD applications and supplemental materials are due Dec 1, a month before the Jan 5 RD deadline.
University of MississippiOfficial source Honors Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors CollegeBefore RD Nov 1 Separate application through the Competitive Academic Programs Application after admission; early action Nov 1, 2026, final Jan 10, 2027. Two essays and three recommendations.
University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleOfficial source Scholarship Competitive scholarships and HonorsBefore RD Nov 1 Applying by the Nov 1 Early Action date is required for full consideration for competitive scholarships and University Honors programs.
University of TulsaOfficial source Scholarship National Merit Semifinalist packageBefore RD Nov 1 National Merit Semifinalists must apply by Nov 1 and complete an in person campus interview by Nov 1 to be eligible for the package.
Vanderbilt UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio Blair School of MusicBefore RD Nov 1 (ED I); Dec 1 priority (ED II and RD) Blair applicants submit a separate Blair application with a prescreening video; priority deadline Dec 1 for ED II and RD.
Vanderbilt UniversityOfficial source Financial aid CSS Profile and FAFSA priority Nov 1 (ED I); Jan 1 (ED II); Feb 1 (RD) ED I aid forms are due Nov 1, the same day as the application.
Wofford CollegeOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA by ED deadline Nov 1 ED applicants must file the FAFSA by Nov 1; EA, ED II and RD applicants by Jan 15.
College of CharlestonOfficial source Scholarship Charleston Fellows ProgramBefore RD Nov 2 Only EA or ED applicants who apply by the Nov 2 Honors priority deadline are considered for the Charleston Fellows Program (top scholars program with Honors merit scholarships); select applicants are invited in mid-December to an interview weekend.
College of CharlestonOfficial source Honors Honors College priority deadline Nov 2 Honors is applied for via a checkbox and 500-word supplemental essay; priority deadline Nov 2 (decisions mid-December), regular Jan 15 (decisions early March).
Duke UniversityOfficial source Financial aid CSS Profile and FAFSA (ED) Nov 2 (ED); Feb 1 (RD) ED applicants must file CSS Profile and FAFSA by Nov 2, the same day as the application, with additional documents by Nov 15.
University of HoustonOfficial source Scholarship Priority scholarship deadlineBefore RD Nov 2 Nov 2 is the priority scholarship deadline for admission to UH; seniors seeking university scholarships should apply in the fall.
Rice UniversityOfficial source Interview Interview requestBefore RD Nov 3 (ED I); Dec 16 (RD priority, application by Dec 14); Jan 6 (ED II and RD) Optional interviews must be requested by plan deadlines; RD applicants get priority interviews only if they apply by Dec 14 and request by Dec 16.
University of MiamiOfficial source Audition or portfolio Theatre Arts BFA (Musical Theatre audition request; design and stage management portfolios) Nov 5 (ED I); Nov 20 (EA); Jan 19 (ED II); Feb 11 (RD) Musical Theatre audition request form and fee have their own deadlines; stage management and design portfolios are due Nov 13, Dec 15, Jan 25 and Feb 5 by round.
Wofford CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Wofford Scholars (incl. Richardson)Before RD Nov 6 Self or counselor nomination due Nov 6, 2026; nominees must apply ED (Nov 1) or EA (Nov 15), rank top 10% with 1300 SAT or 28 ACT, and interview Nov 14, 2026. Richardson finalists have an additional on-campus interview.
Duke UniversityOfficial source Interview Glimpse video Nov 9 (ED); Jan 11 (RD) Optional Glimpse video, available to U.S. high school students; alumni interviews are offered to some applicants after submission.
Elon UniversityOfficial source Honors Honors and Fellows applicationsBefore RD Nov 10 Honors and Fellows (Business, Communications, Elon College, Engineering and Computing, Nursing, Teaching, Leadership, Sport Industry) applications are due Nov 10, and Regular Deadline applicants must submit the first-year application by Nov 1 to be eligible.
Elon UniversityOfficial source Program Accelerated Pathways in PA and PTBefore RD Nov 10 Accelerated pathways to physician assistant and physical therapy require a separate application by Nov 10 (date shown on the current deadlines page).
Rice UniversityOfficial source Interview Glimpse video Nov 10 (ED I); Jan 12 (ED II and RD) Optional Glimpse video deadlines.
University of MiamiOfficial source Audition or portfolio Architecture and Art BFA portfolios Nov 13 (ED I); Nov 20 (EA); Jan 25 (ED II); Feb 5 (RD) Portfolio deadlines follow the final credentials dates for each round.
Appalachian State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Scholarship consideration deadlineBefore RD Nov 15 Complete the application by Nov 15 to be considered for App State scholarships, including Appalachian Excellence Scholarships.
Appalachian State UniversityOfficial source Honors Chancellor's Scholarship (Honors College)Before RD Nov 15 Honors College admission comes through the Chancellor's Scholarship; an additional prompt must be completed in the MyMountaineer Portal by Nov 15.
Appalachian State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Health Sciences and Education college scholarshipsBefore RD Nov 15 Beaver College of Health Sciences and Reich College of Education scholarships require an additional prompt by Nov 15.
Davidson CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Application scholarships (Barber, Sloan, Cornwell, Dobson-Neely, Duke, Music, Pepper) Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 4 (ED II); Jan 11 (RD) Separate applications due at the chosen plan's deadline; apply for as many as you wish. Arts scholarships also need the Arts Portfolio Interest Form.
Emory UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Emory University Scholar Programs (Woodruff)Before RD Nov 15 ED II and RD applicants must apply by Nov 15 (ED I by Nov 1) and answer Yes to the Scholar Programs question to be considered; finalists visit in late March.
Georgia State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Stamps and Presidential ScholarshipsBefore RD Nov 15 Application and high school transcripts must be submitted by Nov 15, 2026; decisions Dec 15, 2026; test scores are not used to select finalists.
Georgia State UniversityOfficial source Honors Honors College priorityBefore RD Nov 15 Early Action by Nov 15 gives priority consideration for the Honors College.
Georgia State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Centennial Merit ScholarshipBefore RD Nov 15 Nov 15 is the priority consideration date for Centennial Merit Scholarships.
High Point UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Presidential Scholarship ProgramBefore RD Nov 15 Full consideration requires submitting the admission application by Nov 15; top candidates are invited to on-campus interviews on weekends in January and February. The admissions page lists SAT/ACT as required for this program while the scholarship page calls scores optional, so confirm.
Loyola University New OrleansOfficial source Audition or portfolio College of Music and Media auditions Nov 15 Fall 2027 music, theatre and media applicants seeking priority decisions and aid must finish all major requirements (auditions, interviews) by the EA deadline; campus audition days are Dec 5, 2026, Jan 16 and Feb 20, 2027. Talent and merit awards do not stack.
North Carolina A&T State UniversityOfficial source Honors Honors College applicationBefore RD Nov 15 Separate Honors application through the Aggie Admissions Portal; priority deadline Nov 15, 2026 (also considers the Honors Distinguished Scholars Program), final deadline Dec 15, 2026; minimum 3.75 weighted GPA.
Rollins CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Alfond Scholars Program (full ride)Before RD Nov 15 Students must apply by the Early Action deadline of Nov 15 to be considered.
Rollins CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Rollins Visit Scholarship ($1,000/yr)Before RD Nov 15 Requires an application by Nov 15, 2026 and an official visit by Dec 18, 2026.
Rollins CollegeOfficial source Scholarship ED I full scholarship consideration Nov 15 ED applicants who apply by the ED I deadline are considered for the full range of scholarships.
Texas Christian UniversityOfficial source Honors John V. Roach Honors College Nov 15 or Feb 15 Separate application in the TCU portal; Nov 15 is the first deadline and the only one for Chancellor's Scholarship consideration, Feb 15 the second.
Tulane UniversityOfficial source Financial aid CSS Profile and FAFSA Nov 15 (ED I); Dec 15 (EA); Jan 15 (ED II); Feb 15 (RD) Both FAFSA and CSS Profile are required for need-based aid.
University of Alabama at BirminghamOfficial source Program Early Medical School Acceptance Program (EMSAP)Before RD Nov 15 Must be admitted to UAB by Nov 15, 2026 and submit a separate application; requires 3.5 GPA plus 30 ACT or 1360 SAT; test-optional admits are ineligible; one virtual interview day only. Covers medicine, dentistry, or optometry (choose one).
University of ArkansasOfficial source Scholarship Priority scholarship deadlineBefore RD Nov 15 To be considered, students must apply for admission and send transcripts and test scores by Nov 1, then complete a separate online scholarship application with supplemental materials by Nov 15.
University of ArkansasOfficial source Honors Honors College (Fall 2027)Before RD Nov 15 Separate Honors application in the New Student Center. Automatic option needs 28 ACT/1310 SAT and 3.90 GPA; review option needs 26 ACT/1240 SAT and 3.95 GPA plus the Nov 15 scholarship application. Priority Honors deadline Feb 1, final May 15.
University of MiamiOfficial source Financial aid CSS Profile Nov 15 (ED I, EA); Jan 5 (ED II, RD) All aid applicants must complete the CSS Profile.
University of South CarolinaOfficial source Honors South Carolina Honors CollegeBefore RD Nov 15 (credentials and recommendation Dec 1) Separate Honors application (two extra essays) appears in the admissions portal after applying; due Nov 15, with a recommendation letter by Dec 1.
University of South CarolinaOfficial source Scholarship Top Scholar Program (Stamps, Carolina, McNair, 1801, Horseshoe)Before RD Nov 15 Requires the general application plus the Honors College application by Nov 15; semifinalists complete a virtual interview in late January and finalists attend Top Scholar Weekend Feb 27 to Mar 1, 2027.
University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleOfficial source Other rule STARS materials deadline Nov 15 Submitting the application is not enough: the STARS self-reported record must be complete by Nov 15 (EA) or Jan 20 (RD) to receive a decision in that round.
Wake Forest UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Merit and talent based scholarships (Stamps, Reynolds, Carswell, Graylyn, Leadership and Character)Before RD Nov 15 All application materials must be submitted by Nov 15 for merit scholarship consideration, even though RD is due Jan 1. Signature scholarships generally need no separate application.
Wake Forest UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished AchievementBefore RD Nov 15 Talent award (dance, debate, music, theatre, visual arts) with its own application in the WFU student portal, including talent essays, a video or portfolio, and a mentor recommendation; it falls under the Nov 15 merit and talent scholarship deadline.
Wake Forest UniversityOfficial source Other rule Early Action limited to first-generation students Nov 15 Wake's non-binding Early Action round is open only to first-generation college students.
Auburn UniversityOfficial source Honors Honors College applicationBefore RD Nov 16 Separate Honors application in the Auburn applicant portal, due 11:59 p.m. CST Nov 16, 2026 for Fall 2027; Auburn recommends submitting the Auburn application by Nov 13 to leave time.
University of South FloridaOfficial source Other rule Early Action materials deadline Nov 16 EA requires all materials by Nov 16, 2026; EA also gives priority campus and term consideration.
Wake Forest UniversityOfficial source Interview Optional virtual or video interviewBefore RD Nov 18 (virtual request); Jan 9 (video, RD) Virtual interviews must be requested within five days of applying and no later than Nov 18, so RD applicants who apply in late December can only use the video option (due Jan 9; Nov 20 for ED I and EA).
Berea CollegeOfficial source Other rule International first-year deadlineBefore RD Nov 30 International students have a single application deadline of November 30, with decisions in mid-March.
Auburn UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Merit scholarship considerationBefore RD Dec 1 (final EA round) Complete file including official test scores by Dec 1, 2026 for merit scholarship consideration; the Feb 1 regular deadline is too late.
Belmont UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Departmental ScholarshipsBefore RD Dec 1 Departmental scholarships require applying by the Dec 1 Early Action II deadline (or EA I); RD applicants are considered only for general academic merit.
Belmont UniversityOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA priorityBefore RD Dec 1 Belmont's FAFSA priority date is Dec 1, well before the Mar 1 RD deadline.
Centre CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Brown Fellows (full ride)Before RD Dec 1 Common App and Premier Scholarship Application due Dec 1 under any plan (RD is Feb 1); optional nominations Jan 15; finalists notified early February. Date from an older page referencing fall 2023 entry; program runs every year.
Florida State UniversityOfficial source Honors University Honors Program and Presidential Scholars supplemental application Dec 1 Answer Yes to the honors question, then submit a separate 250 to 350 word supplemental short answer by Dec 1, 2026; the supplement can take up to 48 hours to appear after applying, so do not apply on Dec 1. Decisions Feb 18.
Florida State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Presidential Scholars and Stamps Scholars Dec 1 Require applying to the University Honors Program (same essay covers Presidential Scholars) plus an interview.
Florida State UniversityOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA for early applicants Dec 1 ED and EA applicants seeking need-based aid should file FAFSA by Dec 1 to receive a package in January.
Louisiana State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Priority deadline for scholarshipsBefore RD Dec 1 Applicants must apply by Dec 1 for priority merit scholarship consideration; the regular deadline is Feb 1.
Louisiana State UniversityOfficial source Honors Ogden Honors CollegeBefore RD Dec 1 Check the Honors box and submit a writing sample through the Honors Writing Sample Selection Form in the LSU portal by Dec 1 for full consideration; later applications are space available. Recommended: 3.5 GPA and ACT 30 or SAT 1360.
Loyola University New OrleansOfficial source Scholarship Ignatian ScholarshipBefore RD Dec 1 Full tuition and fees plus housing and meal allowance and Honors admission; requires a 3.75 GPA, 30 ACT or 1360 SAT, and a separate application and essay by Dec 1, 2026.
Mercer UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Need-based named scholarships (Macon Impact, Five Star, Lettie Pate Whitehead, others)Before RD Dec 1 Dec 1 deadline with FAFSA by Feb 1; FAFSA is required for additional scholarships.
Mississippi State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship General Scholarship ApplicationBefore RD Dec 1 Separate portal application (opens Oct 1, after admission) with a Dec 1, 2026 priority date; test scores must be on file by Dec 1 for test-based awards.
Mississippi State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Presidential Endowed Scholarship PackageBefore RD Dec 1 Separate application; qualifying ACT 30 or SAT 1360 by Dec 1, 2026, 3.75 GPA, and Shackouls Honors College membership.
Mississippi State UniversityOfficial source Honors Shackouls Honors College Dec 1 Separate application after admission (opens Oct 1, final deadline May 1). Distinguished Applicant fast track (31 ACT or 1390 SAT and 3.9 GPA) requires all materials by Dec 1.
Prairie View A&M UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Scholarship priority application deadlineBefore RD Dec 1 Fall applicants must apply by Dec 1 for scholarship priority; SAT or ACT scores are required for scholarship eligibility even though admission is test optional.
Rice UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio Shepherd School of MusicBefore RD Dec 1 All Shepherd materials, including the preliminary submission or audition profile form, are due Dec 1, earlier than the Jan 4 RD deadline.
Samford UniversityOfficial source Scholarship 1st scholarship deadlineBefore RD Dec 1 First of two scholarship deadlines; notifications begin mid-December. Early Action applicants are considered for merit scholarships.
Southwestern UniversityOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA deadline for Early Decision Dec 1 ED applicants must submit the FAFSA by Dec 1; EA and RD applicants seeking need based aid submit by Mar 1.
Stetson UniversityOfficial source Program Premier Programs (Honors, competitive merit scholarships)Before RD Dec 1 Separate Premier Program application in the Hatter Portal after applying to Stetson, due Dec 1; covers the Honors Program, a nationally competitive full-cost merit scholarship, a full-tuition Creative Arts award, humanities and creative writing awards, service and research programs, and a Dublin first-year cohort.
Texas A&M UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Incoming Freshman Scholarship consideration Dec 1 Scholarship application is completed inside Common App or ApplyTexas and closes Dec 1, the same day as College Station admission; applicants must consent to scholarship use of their data and Essay A is required. Only fall admits are reviewed.
Texas A&M UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Terry Foundation Scholarship Dec 1 No separate form, but Terry applicants must add a Leadership essay and a Challenges essay in the admission application by Dec 1, be admitted by Jan 31, and file FAFSA by Mar 15. Interviews in Houston in late March and early April are required.
Texas Tech UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Priority scholarship deadlineBefore RD Dec 1 Priority scholarship application deadline is Dec 1 (stated for 2026-27 awards); Presidential Merit awards are guaranteed to freshmen admitted by Apr 1, and upgrades are due Apr 1.
Transylvania UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Premier Scholarship Program (JGK III, Moore, William T. Young, Kenan)Before RD Dec 1 Apply by Dec 1 (EA II) to be considered; finalists invited to on-campus interviews in December or January.
Transylvania UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Campus Visit ScholarshipBefore RD Dec 1 $1,000 per year for completing an official campus visit before Dec 1, 2026.
Tuskegee UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Distinguished Presidential ScholarshipBefore RD Dec 1 Full tuition, room, board and fees for a 3.8 GPA plus 1400 SAT or 30 ACT; completed applications due Dec 1 and an interview is required.
University of ArkansasOfficial source Financial aid Priority financial aid deadlineBefore RD Dec 1 Dec 1 is listed as the priority financial aid deadline for all students, well before the Aug 1 final application date.
University of KentuckyOfficial source Honors Lewis Honors College considerationBefore RD Dec 1 Honors consideration is listed for Early Action applicants only; Regular Decision applicants may not be considered.
University of KentuckyOfficial source Scholarship Academic and competitive scholarshipsBefore RD Dec 1 The Dec 1 scholarship deadline applies to Early Action applicants only; applicants after Dec 1 may not be considered.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA and CSS Profile Dec 1 (EA); Mar 1 (RD) Both FAFSA and CSS Profile are required by the round's financial aid deadline to be considered for all forms of aid.
University of North Carolina at CharlotteOfficial source Honors Honors College Priority DecisionBefore RD Dec 1 Check Honors interest on the application, then complete a separate Honors application (essay, activities, two academic recommendations due Dec 5) by Dec 1, 2026; the university application must meet EA deadlines. Space-available round Mar 1, 2027.
University of South CarolinaOfficial source Scholarship General merit scholarships Dec 1 Freshmen who apply by Dec 1 are automatically considered; scores (if used) must arrive by the credentials deadline.
University of Texas at AustinOfficial source Audition or portfolio Butler School of Music application and prescreen Dec 1 Separate Butler application in MyStatus (intro video, prescreen videos, audition date selection) due Dec 1, 2026, earlier than the Dec 10 supporting materials deadline; live auditions Jan 23 or Jan 30, 2027.
University of Texas at DallasOfficial source Scholarship Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES)Before RD Dec 1 Completed applications received by the Dec 1 priority deadline are reviewed for the AES award; no separate scholarship application is required.
Vanderbilt UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Cornelius Vanderbilt, Ingram and other merit scholarshipsBefore RD Dec 1 Separate scholarship essays submitted in MyAppVU by Dec 1, 2026 for all plans, a month before the Jan 1 RD deadline; you must submit the admission application first to get MyAppVU access.
Xavier University of LouisianaOfficial source Scholarship Preferred scholarship deadlineBefore RD Dec 1 Students are encouraged to apply by Dec 1 for merit scholarship consideration; there is no separate merit application.
Emory UniversityOfficial source Financial aid Financial aid Dec 2 (ED I); Jan 6 (ED II); Feb 10 (RD) Financial aid deadlines by plan.
University of AlabamaOfficial source Scholarship Automatic merit scholarships (application and official scores)Before RD Dec 4 For Summer/Fall 2027, the application and official ACT/SAT score reports must be in by Dec 4 for automatic merit; UA does not superscore and self-reported scores must be followed by official scores. Later applicants are considered only as funds allow.
University of AlabamaOfficial source Scholarship Competitive scholarships and ASAM applicationBefore RD Dec 4 (priority) Admitted students complete the Alabama Scholarship Award Manager (ASAM) application in myBama before the Dec 4 priority deadline for competitive scholarships.
University of Texas at AustinOfficial source Honors Honors programs (Plan II, Turing, Canfield Business Honors, Dean's Scholars, Polymathic, Liberal Arts Honors) Dec 10 Separate online honors application opens in MyStatus after submitting the admission application; requires program essays, resume and (for most) a teacher recommendation, plus a qualifying first or second choice major. Engineering Honors needs no separate application. Decisions Mar 1.
Millsaps CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Premier Scholarships (full tuition)Before RD Dec 11 2026 to 27 cycle: separate application with 500 to 700 word essay and two recommendations due Dec 11, 2026; requires 3.5 unweighted GPA and 28 ACT or 1300 SAT; finalists notified Jan 15 and attend Scholars Weekend Feb 5 to 6, 2027.
Davidson CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Charles Scholarship (Chicago)Before RD Dec 15 (nomination) For Chicago Public School and charter students; school nominations due Dec 15, admission application Jan 13, FAFSA Feb 15.
Kennesaw State UniversityOfficial source Honors Honors College applicationBefore RD Dec 15 Separate Honors decision after KSU admission; Fall 2027 priority/cohort deadline Dec 15, 2026, final Jun 30, 2027; needs 3.5 GPA or 25 ACT or 1200 SAT; essay weighted heavily.
North Carolina A&T State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship National Alumni ScholarshipBefore RD Dec 15 Completed National Alumni Scholarship applications are due Dec 15; freshman scholarship applications open mid to late October, and students should apply for admission by the Nov 1 EA deadline.
St. Edward's UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Moreau ScholarshipBefore RD Dec 15 Separate application plus completed admission application received by Dec 15, 2026.
Texas A&M UniversityOfficial source Honors Honors Academy (Freshman Honors application) Dec 15 Separate honors application: applicants register interest via the Interested in Honors link after submitting the admission application, then receive instructions by email. The freshman honors application closes Dec 15, 2026.
Texas A&M UniversityOfficial source Other rule STARS self-reported transcript Dec 15 The STARS Record must be submitted and linked to the application by Dec 15; additional required documents are also due Dec 15.
University of OklahomaOfficial source Scholarship Merit scholarship admission deadlineBefore RD Dec 15 Freshmen must apply for admission by Dec 15 to be considered for merit scholarships; no separate scholarship application. Scores can be updated for scholarship purposes through Apr 30.
University of TulsaOfficial source Scholarship Priority merit scholarship deadlineBefore RD Dec 15 Complete admission files after Dec 15 are considered for merit scholarships only as funding allows.
Florida International UniversityOfficial source Other rule Test score timing Dec 16 Scores submitted after the application deadline are not considered for admission or scholarships; FIU advises testing by fall of senior year.
Tulane UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Competitive merit scholarships (Community Service Fellowship, artistic awards)Before RD December Tulane says some merit scholarship applications are due in December and that these deadlines may prohibit RD applicants (Jan 15) from receiving them; supplements are submitted through the Green Wave Portal.
Clemson UniversityOfficial source Scholarship General scholarship consideration Jan 1 (file complete Jan 10) Apply by Jan 1 and complete the file by Jan 10; FAFSA by Jan 1 for need-based scholarships.
Stetson UniversityOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA deadlines by plan Jan 1 FAFSA is due Jan 1 for Early Decision and Premier Program applicants, Feb 15 for Early Action applicants, with an Apr 1 priority date for Regular Admission.
Tulane UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Stamps Scholarship Jan 5 (semifinalist supplements) Semifinalists are invited to submit supplements by Jan 5; finalists interview in spring and about 10 are awarded.
University of MississippiOfficial source Scholarship Freshman Scholarship Application (incl. Stamps, Chancellor's Leadership Class)Before RD Jan 10 Separate application after admission, opening Sept 15; Jan 10, 2027 deadline covers Stamps, OMWC, Ole Miss First, Chancellor's Leadership Class and most competitive awards.
University of MississippiOfficial source Program Early Entry Pharmacy ProgramBefore RD Jan 10 Requires the Competitive Academic Programs Application (Jan 10; Nov 1 encouraged), an interview, and ACT math 24 or equivalent SAT math by May 1 of senior year.
Auburn UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Updated test scores for scholarship reconsideration Jan 11 Official ACT/SAT scores not previously received must arrive by Jan 11, 2027 to be considered for additional scholarships.
Elon UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Odyssey Program Jan 12 Requires the first-year application, an Odyssey application and the FAFSA; applicants should not apply Early Decision. Jan 12 date shown on a page with 2025-26 labels.
Agnes Scott CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Agnes Scott Presidential ScholarshipBefore RD Jan 15 Presidential Scholarship deadline is Jan 15, two months before Regular Decision.
Agnes Scott CollegeOfficial source Other rule Merit not guaranteed for RDBefore RD Jan 15 ED and EA I/II applicants are considered for merit scholarships, but merit awards are not guaranteed for Regular Decision; the college recommends FAFSA and scholarship applications by Jan 15.
Centre CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Grissom Scholars (first generation)Before RD Jan 15 Scholarship application and admission application both due Jan 15, earlier than the Feb 1 RD deadline; priority nomination deadline Dec 15.
Centre CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Special interest scholarshipsBefore RD Jan 15 Language, Performing Arts (music, theatre) and New Horizons scholarships need separate applications due Jan 15, before the Feb 1 RD deadline.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityOfficial source Other rule Programs may fill before priority dateBefore RD Jan 15 Applications after Jan 15 are processed on a space-available basis and some programs may fill before the priority date.
Loyola University New OrleansOfficial source Scholarship Social Justice Scholarship Jan 15 Separate application due Jan 15, 2027 for first-year sociology majors or minors.
Mississippi State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Luckyday Scholars Program (Mississippi residents)Before RD Jan 15 Separate application plus FAFSA, priority date Jan 15, 2027.
Southern Methodist UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Hunt Leadership Scholars Jan 15 Requires the SMU application plus a Hunt essay (three prompts, max three pages) and a 90 second YouTube video by Jan 15; no late applications. Finalists interview Mar 4 to 5, 2027.
St. Edward's UniversityOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA priorityBefore RD Jan 15 FAFSA priority deadline for new freshmen is Jan 15.
Tuskegee UniversityOfficial source Scholarship University Merit and Achievement ScholarshipsBefore RD Jan 15 Completed applications due Jan 15 for merit consideration (University Merit: 3.7 GPA, 1300 SAT or 28 ACT, full tuition). The page also describes a Dec 1 to Jan 1 priority window.
University of Alabama at BirminghamOfficial source Scholarship In-state freshman scholarship deadlineBefore RD Jan 15 Apply for admission by Jan 15, 2027 for in-state scholarship consideration (extended to Feb 23); out-of-state by May 1, 2027.
University of GeorgiaOfficial source Honors Jere W. Morehead Honors College Jan 15 Separate Honors College application due Jan 15 for both EA and RD applicants.
University of OklahomaOfficial source Program Medical Humanities Scholars and Pre-Law ScholarsBefore RD Jan 15 Honors special programs require applying by Jan 15 of senior year and require ACT or SAT scores, so test optional applicants are ineligible.
University of South FloridaOfficial source Scholarship Scholarship consideration deadline Jan 15 Applicants who submit by Jan 15, 2027 are automatically considered for merit scholarships; rolling applicants after that miss consideration.
University of Texas at AustinOfficial source Scholarship Forty Acres Scholars Program Scholarship Interest Form after applying; resume and essay due Jan 15 Texas Exes program: applying to UT by Oct 15 (EA) or Dec 1 makes students candidates; an optional Scholarship Interest Form in MyStatus triggers an expanded resume and additional essay due Jan 15. U.S. citizens and permanent residents only; McCombs applicants should also apply to Canfield Business Honors.
University of Texas at AustinOfficial source Financial aid Financial aid priority Jan 15 Submit the financial aid application before Jan 15 to maximize award eligibility.
Wake Forest UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Lelia and David Farr Scholarship (entrepreneurship) Jan 15 Requires a brief letter of application mailed to the Office of Entrepreneurship plus a recommendation, due Jan 15.
Morehouse CollegeOfficial source Financial aid Financial aid deadlineBefore RD Jan 30 The financial aid deadline is Jan 30, 2027 for all rounds, before the Feb 1 Regular Decision application deadline.
Agnes Scott CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Lettie Pate Whitehead ScholarshipBefore RD Jan 31 Application deadline Jan 31.
Agnes Scott CollegeOfficial source Audition or portfolio Nannette Hopkins Music ScholarshipsBefore RD Jan 31 Video audition and application due Jan 31.
Austin CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Institutional and fine arts scholarshipsBefore RD Feb 1 Separate scholarship applications (Westminster, art, music, theatre, physics/engineering, alumni and others) plus all admission materials due Feb 1 for priority consideration.
Centre CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Bonner Program Feb 1 $30,000 renewable plus aid priority; separate Bonner application; Bonner Scholars need a Student Aid Index of $15,000 or less.
Furman UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio Music scholarship auditions Feb 1 (recorded) Furman Music, Herring Fellowship and Presidential Music ($25,000/yr) awards by audition: in-person weekends Dec 4, 2026; Jan 15 to 16, Jan 29 to 30 and Feb 19 to 20, 2027; recorded auditions due Feb 1, 2027. Admission application must be submitted first.
High Point UniversityOfficial source Other rule Regular Decision space limitsBefore RD Feb 1 Fewer than 10% of the class is admitted in Regular Decision and offers depend on space; ED and EA applicants also get housing and registration priority.
Oklahoma State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Priority Scholarship deadlineBefore RD Feb 1 Scholarship materials due Feb 1 via the application portal; later applicants may not be considered for all programs.
St. Edward's UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Priority deadline for all scholarshipsBefore RD Feb 1 Applying by the Feb 1 priority deadline is required for full consideration for all scholarships and need-based grants.
University of Alabama at BirminghamOfficial source Scholarship Presidential endowed scholarships (Regions, Ireland, McCallum)Before RD Feb 1 Invited applicants (33 to 36 ACT or 1450 to 1600 SAT with 3.5 GPA, or qualifying test-optional) submit via BSMART by Feb 1.
University of ArkansasOfficial source Scholarship Final scholarship and fellowship deadlineBefore RD Feb 1 All scholarship and fellowship materials, including fellowship recommendation letters, are due Feb 1; the admission application should be in by Jan 15. Superscores count for scholarships but not fellowships.
University of Central FloridaOfficial source Honors Burnett Honors CollegeBefore RD Feb 1 Separate University Honors application; Feb 1 postmarked priority deadline required for the Honors Enhancement Scholarship; final deadline Mar 31.
University of TulsaOfficial source Scholarship Presidential ScholarshipBefore RD Feb 1 Separate Presidential Scholarship application with one page resume and short answers due Feb 1; requires ACT 28 or SAT 1300 superscore plus a class rank or GPA criterion, and an in person campus visit through an official admission program.
University of TulsaOfficial source Honors Honors College applicationBefore RD Feb 1 Separate Honors College application accepted Oct 1 to Feb 1; applying by Nov 1 yields a decision by Dec 15 and priority for Jumpstart Rome (June 2027).
University of TulsaOfficial source Program Early Careers in Medicine (provisional OU College of Medicine MD acceptance)Before RD Feb 1 TU application, ECM application and recommendation due Feb 1; official ACT or SAT required (CLT not accepted), US citizens or permanent residents only; top applicants interview Feb 22, 2027; five freshmen admitted per year.
University of TulsaOfficial source Program Special Programs (TU Scholars, Reformed Leaders and Scholars, Friends of Finance, AFROTC)Before RD Feb 1 Each special program has its own application; the special programs page lists an application deadline of Feb 1.
Fisk UniversityOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA by Feb 15 Feb 15 Fisk strongly encourages families to file the FAFSA by Feb 15.
Jackson State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship First-Time Freshman Merit ScholarshipsBefore RD Feb 15 Must be admitted and meet requirements (college prep curriculum, ACT/SAT composite; no superscoring) by Feb 15; apply via jsums.academicworks.com.
Loyola University New OrleansOfficial source Scholarship Priority deadline for scholarships and aidBefore RD Feb 15 Applicants must apply by Feb 15 to be considered for all scholarship and financial aid packages; the final regular deadline is Apr 15.
Loyola University New OrleansOfficial source Scholarship Catholic Identity Scholarship Feb 15 Separate application with essay or video and a recommendation, due Feb 15, 2027.
Samford UniversityOfficial source Scholarship 2nd scholarship deadline and FAFSA priority Feb 15 Second scholarship deadline and FAFSA priority date; final aid packets are released in early March.
University of Alabama at BirminghamOfficial source Honors Honors specialized programs (GCL, STH, UHP)Before RD Feb 15 Separate application after accepting the Honors offer; priority Feb 15, extended Apr 15 as space allows; STH filled for Fall 2026.
Auburn UniversityOfficial source Scholarship AUSOM general and departmental scholarships Early Feb (priority) Separate AUSOM application plus FAFSA by the early February priority date (Feb 12 on the 2025-26 scholarship page) for general, departmental and need based awards.
Mercer UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio Fabian Music Scholarship audition Mar 1 Music majors must audition by Mar 1; award covers full tuition, housing, food and a stipend.
Prairie View A&M UniversityOfficial source Financial aid Financial aid and scholarship dates Mar 1 Scholarship date Mar 1 and financial aid date Mar 15 for fall.
The CitadelOfficial source Scholarship Scholarship consideration Mar 1 Scholarship consideration deadline is Mar 1 even though admission is rolling.
University of HoustonOfficial source Honors Honors College applicationBefore RD Mar 1 Separate Honors College application with a full length literary analysis essay and resume; priority deadline Mar 1, final Jun 1.
University of KentuckyOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA priority Mar 1 FAFSA priority date for both Early Action and Regular Decision freshmen.
University of MississippiOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA for Ole Miss Opportunity Scholarship Mar 1 March 1 is the FAFSA priority date for Ole Miss Opportunity Scholarship consideration.
University of TulsaOfficial source Audition or portfolio Art portfolio and music audition scholarships Mar 1 Art scholarship portfolios due no later than Mar 1 with a required interview; music scholarship auditions must be completed by Mar 10.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Boeing Scholars Mar 15 Separate application for incoming aeronautical science or aviation maintenance science students; $5,000 to $7,500 per year for two years.
North Carolina A&T State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Endowed Scholarships Mar 15 Endowed Scholarship applications open Feb 1 with a Mar 15 priority deadline; FAFSA by Mar 1 is strongly encouraged.
Georgia State UniversityOfficial source Financial aid FAFSA priority Apr 1 FAFSA priority deadline Apr 1, 2027; final Jun 24, 2027.
University of Alabama at BirminghamOfficial source Scholarship BSMART additional scholarships Apr 1 Departmental, performance, IB/AICE and other UAB scholarships require a BSMART application by Apr 1.
University of OklahomaOfficial source Honors Honors College application Apr 1 Separate Honors College application with essay, processed after OU admission; priority deadline Apr 1. Guidelines: 3.75 GPA or top 10%, and ACT 30 or SAT 1360 (holistic review if below test thresholds). EA applicants get first access.
Elon UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Scholars programs Apr 15 Thirteen themed Scholars programs ($5,000 renewable) take applications from Feb 1 to Apr 15, 2027.
University of Alabama at BirminghamOfficial source Honors Honors College application Apr 15 Invitation for 28 ACT or 1300 SAT with 3.5 GPA; others apply by Apr 15 with essay, resume and recommendation.
University of KentuckyOfficial source Other rule Living Learning Program application May 15 Living Learning Program deadline is May 15; housing and dining is June 1.
Baylor UniversityOfficial source Honors Honors College Elite Academic Programs Application (EAPA) See note Honors Program, BIC, Great Texts, University Scholars and B.Phil use one separate EAPA in goBAYLOR (opens Sep 1). No official deadline, but Baylor advises applying early to stay eligible for scholarships.
Belmont UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio Auditions and portfolios See note Auditions or portfolios are required for the School of Music, Theatre and Dance, select Watkins College of Art programs, Songwriting, and Exercise Science (3+3 DPT or OTD), with program-specific deadlines.
Berea CollegeOfficial source Other rule Financial Eligibility Requirement See note Students should confirm they meet Berea's financial eligibility requirement before submitting an application.
College of CharlestonOfficial source Other rule Official scores for state scholarships See note Unofficial scores are accepted for admission and merit scholarships, but South Carolina state scholarships require official scores.
Davidson CollegeOfficial source Interview No evaluative interviews See note Davidson does not offer evaluative interviews; only informal Chat with a Wildcat Q&A sessions.
Duke UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Duke merit scholarships See note All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships other than Robertson; no separate application.
Elon UniversityOfficial source Interview Honors and Fellows finalist weekend See note Finalists are notified by Dec 17 and interview on campus Feb 5 to 6, 2027; Honors candidates need a recommendation letter submitted before the weekend.
Fisk UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Priority merit scholarship consideration in Early ActionBefore RD See note Priority scholarship consideration happens during the EA cycles (Nov 1 and Feb 1); after EA, awards depend on remaining funds. Only complete files are considered.
Fisk UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Test scores for full tuition awards See note Test optional applicants are not considered for full tuition scholarships such as the Cravath Presidential (full cost) and Moore Provost (full tuition).
Florida State UniversityOfficial source Program CARE Summer Bridge See note Requires a separate supplemental application on the Admissions Portal and is not available to ED applicants.
Furman UniversityOfficial source Interview Required interview for homeschool and early graduates See note Homeschooled students and early high school graduates must complete a Zoom interview, requested through the status page after applying.
Hendrix CollegeOfficial source Audition or portfolio Performing and Fine Arts Scholarship ($2,000/yr) See note Awarded by required audition; open to non-majors. No deadline listed.
Millsaps CollegeOfficial source Other rule Merit scholarship test date cutoff See note The last test dates considered for merit scholarships are the February ACT and/or March SAT.
Oklahoma State UniversityOfficial source Honors Honors College eligibility See note 3.85 GPA, or 3.75 GPA with 27 ACT or 1260 SAT; 3.75 GPA students without scores can request holistic review in the Honors section of the OSU application.
Rhodes CollegeOfficial source Financial aid CSS Profile before Jan 1 See note The CSS Profile is required for students applying before Jan 1 who want institutional grants; ED applicants should file the FAFSA by their ED deadline.
Rhodes CollegeOfficial source Other rule Early Decision GrantBefore RD See note Admitted ED students receive an additional $3,000 per year, renewable for four years, and ED applicants get priority scholarship consideration.
Rhodes CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Interest-based awards See note Day Scholarship (full tuition, housing, meals), Art and Music, Bonner, Taylor Physics and Jewish Community Fellowship awards require separate applications; deadlines are not listed on the aid page.
Rice UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Rice merit scholarships See note No separate application or interview; students are notified at admission.
Rollins CollegeOfficial source Interview Boys and Girls Club and Rosen Scholarships See note Selected by competitive interview in early spring; Rosen is for residents of Orlando's Parramore and Tangelo Park neighborhoods.
Samford UniversityOfficial source Other rule Test-optional choice is binding See note Applicants pick test optional on the application and must appeal before a decision to change; scores on file are then ignored for admission and scholarships. Only the SAT is superscored for scholarships.
Savannah College of Art and DesignOfficial source Scholarship Achievement scholarships See note Academic scholarships are automatic on acceptance, but achievement scholarships require submitting a resume of achievements and/or a portfolio, which SCAD highly encourages.
Savannah College of Art and DesignOfficial source Financial aid Apply early for aid See note SCAD recommends applying at least six months ahead to allow time for financial aid; students must be admitted before receiving aid and FAFSA priority runs October to March.
Southern Methodist UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio Meadows School of the Arts application, auditions and portfolios See note Art, Dance, Film BFA, Music and Theatre applicants must apply to SMU and separately to Meadows; Art and Film submit a portfolio in the Meadows application and Dance, Music and Theatre register for auditions there. Admission is contingent on SMU admission.
Southwestern UniversityOfficial source Interview Test optional evaluative interview See note The FAQ says applicants who apply without test scores must complete a special evaluative interview; confirm current practice with the admission office.
St. Edward's UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio Theater Arts Scholarship audition See note Separate application and on-campus audition in February.
Stetson UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio School of Music ED virtual audition See note Early Decision music applicants submit virtual audition videos in early November (Nov 8 in the 2025-26 cycle); regular in-person audition days run late January to February, and the talent scholarship is tied to the audition. Page shows prior-cycle dates.
Tennessee State UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Institutional merit scholarship See note Automatic consideration requires a complete file with official ACT or SAT scores by the deadline; notifications begin Dec. 1 (page shows Fall 2026 cycle).
Tennessee State UniversityOfficial source Honors Honors College application See note Separate application to the Honors College; freshmen need a 3.4 GPA and ACT 25 or SAT 1220. No deadline published.
Texas Tech UniversityOfficial source Program Assured admission only majors See note Whitacre College of Engineering, Rawls College of Business, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Physics and Interior Design accept only assured admission students; Honors Arts and Letters requires Honors College admission.
The CitadelOfficial source Other rule Medical approval for final acceptance See note Final acceptance requires medical approval and final transcripts and usually arrives in late June or early July.
Transylvania UniversityOfficial source Audition or portfolio Fine Arts Music Scholarship audition See note $3,000 to $5,000 per year; requires an audition.
Trinity University (Texas)Official source Scholarship Trinity Tower and Murchison full tuition competition See note Up to 25 Tower and 20 Murchison full tuition awards are decided at invitation-only scholar days for top merit recipients.
Tulane UniversityOfficial source Scholarship Dean's Honor Scholarship See note No separate application; optional supplement via the Green Wave Portal. Recent recipients typically had ACT 33+, SAT 1500+ and/or unweighted GPA 3.7+, and test scores are preferred.
Tuskegee UniversityOfficial source Other rule Merit eligibility restrictions See note Presidential and Merit awards are only for Standard Admission applicants; holistic review applicants and test optional applicants from outside Alabama cannot receive merit awards, and superscores are not accepted.
Tuskegee UniversityOfficial source Other rule Enrollment fee by scholarship priority date See note A non-refundable $500 enrollment fee is due by the priority date in the scholarship letter or the award may be cancelled.
University of AlabamaOfficial source Honors Honors College, Randall Research Scholars, Witt University Fellows See note Honors College application is submitted through myBama; Randall Research Scholars and Witt University Fellows require additional applications and are open only to incoming students (Witt requires 3.5 GPA and 32 ACT/1420 SAT).
University of ArkansasOfficial source Other rule Last test dates for scholarships See note December test scores are the last accepted for the fall cycle and for priority scholarship consideration; test-optional applicants cannot compete for scholarships without scores.
University of KentuckyOfficial source Program Selective majors and programs See note Some UK colleges and programs require an admission process separate from general undergraduate admission.
University of North Carolina at CharlotteOfficial source Audition or portfolio Architecture, Art and Graphic Design, Music See note Architecture requires a secondary application, art and graphic design a portfolio, and music an audition, each with its own requirements.
University of Texas at DallasOfficial source Scholarship Eugene McDermott Scholars ProgramBefore RD See note Requires a separate application through the program; finalists interview in the spring. Deadline not confirmed on the page checked.
University of Texas at DallasOfficial source Scholarship National Merit Scholars Program See note National Merit Finalists must name UT Dallas as first choice with NMSC by NMSC's deadline and complete the program application.
University of the South (Sewanee)Official source Scholarship Vial Comer Choral Scholarships See note Up to five awards starting at $5,000 for University Choir singers; requires a separate application form. Academic scholarships need no separate application.
University of the South (Sewanee)Official source Audition or portfolio Fellowship in the Arts See note $2,000 stackable fellowships for arts students; admitted students are invited to apply and submit a portfolio.
Wofford CollegeOfficial source Scholarship Bonner Scholars See note Requires a separate application and demonstrated financial need; no deadline listed.
Xavier University of LouisianaOfficial source Honors Xavier Exponential honors See note The honors program is by invitation only.

“Before RD” marks items a Regular Decision applicant would miss by watching only the Regular Decision date. Each row links to the official page where we confirmed it. See the nine insider rules on the main page for the patterns behind these deadlines.

Specialized Programs at South Colleges

Combined degree programs, guaranteed graduate admission, dual degrees and direct-entry majors with their own deadlines, test minimums or essays, sorted by deadline.

College Program Deadline Details
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillOfficial source Assured Enrollment (Biostatistics, Public Health majors, Nutrition, Pharmacy)Before RD Oct 15 (EA encouraged) Assured enrollment is requested through questions on the first-year application (up to three programs). For the asterisked programs (Biostatistics, Community and Global Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Policy and Management, Nutrition, Pharmacy) applicants are encouraged to apply by the Oct 15 Early Action deadline.
Baylor UniversityOfficial source Baylor2Baylor Health Professions Program (OTD, DPT, PA)Before RD Nov 1 (Baylor application); Nov 12 (Scholarship Events Application) Provisional admission to a Baylor OT, PT or PA graduate program plus scholarships; requires the Baylor application by Nov 1, 2026 and essays in the Scholarship Events Application by Nov 12, 2026; 3.70 unweighted GPA and typically SAT 1280+ or ACT 27+ submitted with the application.
Baylor UniversityOfficial source Baylor2Baylor Medical Program (Baylor College of Medicine)Before RD Nov 1 (Baylor application); about Nov 11 (Scholarship Program Application) Completed Baylor file due Nov 1 plus a separate scholarship program application with a 500 word essay; selected students interview with Baylor College of Medicine. Program page shows 2024-25 dates (Nov 1 and Nov 11, 2024); typically SAT 1430+ or ACT 32+.
Elon UniversityOfficial source Accelerated Pathways in PA and PTBefore RD Nov 10 Accelerated pathways to physician assistant and physical therapy require a separate application by Nov 10 (date shown on the current deadlines page).
University of Alabama at BirminghamOfficial source Early Medical School Acceptance Program (EMSAP)Before RD Nov 15 Must be admitted to UAB by Nov 15, 2026 and submit a separate application; requires 3.5 GPA plus 30 ACT or 1360 SAT; test-optional admits are ineligible; one virtual interview day only. Covers medicine, dentistry, or optometry (choose one).
Stetson UniversityOfficial source Premier Programs (Honors, competitive merit scholarships)Before RD Dec 1 Separate Premier Program application in the Hatter Portal after applying to Stetson, due Dec 1; covers the Honors Program, a nationally competitive full-cost merit scholarship, a full-tuition Creative Arts award, humanities and creative writing awards, service and research programs, and a Dublin first-year cohort.
University of MississippiOfficial source Early Entry Pharmacy ProgramBefore RD Jan 10 Requires the Competitive Academic Programs Application (Jan 10; Nov 1 encouraged), an interview, and ACT math 24 or equivalent SAT math by May 1 of senior year.
University of OklahomaOfficial source Medical Humanities Scholars and Pre-Law ScholarsBefore RD Jan 15 Honors special programs require applying by Jan 15 of senior year and require ACT or SAT scores, so test optional applicants are ineligible.
University of TulsaOfficial source Early Careers in Medicine (provisional OU College of Medicine MD acceptance)Before RD Feb 1 TU application, ECM application and recommendation due Feb 1; official ACT or SAT required (CLT not accepted), US citizens or permanent residents only; top applicants interview Feb 22, 2027; five freshmen admitted per year.
University of TulsaOfficial source Special Programs (TU Scholars, Reformed Leaders and Scholars, Friends of Finance, AFROTC)Before RD Feb 1 Each special program has its own application; the special programs page lists an application deadline of Feb 1.
Florida State UniversityOfficial source CARE Summer Bridge See note Requires a separate supplemental application on the Admissions Portal and is not available to ED applicants.
Texas Tech UniversityOfficial source Assured admission only majors See note Whitacre College of Engineering, Rawls College of Business, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Physics and Interior Design accept only assured admission students; Honors Arts and Letters requires Honors College admission.
University of KentuckyOfficial source Selective majors and programs See note Some UK colleges and programs require an admission process separate from general undergraduate admission.

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South Colleges With October Deadlines

These colleges close an early round in September or October 2026, often tied to scholarship, honors or competitive major priority.

College Early deadline Regular deadline
Auburn University[6] Sep 15 (EA Round 1); Oct 15 (EA Round 2); Nov 15 (EA Round 3); Dec 1 (EA Round 4, final) Feb 1
Clemson University[15] Oct 15 Jan 1
Florida State University[27] Oct 15 (Florida residents only) Dec 1 (Rolling to Mar 1 after)
Georgia College & State University[30] Oct 15 Rolling (no published date)
Georgia Institute of Technology[31] Oct 15 (EA I, Georgia students); Nov 2 (EA II, non-Georgia students) Jan 6
Transylvania University[77] Oct 31 (EA I); Dec 1 (EA II) Feb 1
University of Central Florida[11] Oct 15 May 1
University of Florida[24] Nov 1 Jan 15
University of Georgia[29] Oct 15 Jan 1
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[53] Oct 15 Jan 15
University of South Carolina[63] Oct 15 Dec 1
University of Texas at Austin[75] Oct 15 Dec 1

SAT and ACT Policies at South Colleges

For Fall 2027 entry, 19 of the 86 South colleges here require the SAT or ACT and 0 will not consider scores. Most of the rest are test optional, though several require scores for scholarships, honors or specific majors; see each school’s row and insider items.

SAT or ACT required for Fall 2027

Planning your test dates? See our SAT test dates and ACT test dates.

Deadlines in Other Regions

Northeast105 collegesConnecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont87 insider deadlines before RDOpen Northeast deadlinesMid-Atlantic70 collegesNew Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia and West Virginia93 insider deadlines before RDOpen Mid-Atlantic deadlinesSouth86 collegesthe Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma136 insider deadlines before RDOpen South deadlinesMidwest71 collegesOhio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and the Dakotas120 insider deadlines before RDOpen Midwest deadlinesWest71 collegesCalifornia, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska and Hawaii56 insider deadlines before RDOpen West deadlines

Frequently Asked Questions

When are Early Decision deadlines at South colleges for 2026-27?

Of the 86 South colleges in this database, 29 offer Early Decision I, most often due Nov 1 or Nov 15, and 19 offer Early Decision II, which usually closes in January. Each college’s exact dates are in the table above.

When are Regular Decision deadlines at South colleges?

The most common Regular Decision deadlines in the South are Feb 1 and Jan 15. Several public universities in the region use earlier priority dates or rolling admission, so check each school’s row.

Which South colleges require the SAT or ACT for Fall 2027?

19 of the 86 colleges here require scores for Fall 2027 entry: Auburn University, Florida A&M University, Florida International University, Florida State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Morehouse College, New College of Florida, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Miami, University of Mississippi, University of South Florida, University of Tennessee, Knoxville and University of Texas at Austin.

What deadlines do South applicants usually miss?

Merit scholarship cutoffs, honors college applications, combined medical and guaranteed admission programs, auditions and interview windows. We verified 136 insider deadlines at South colleges that fall before Regular Decision. The Insider Deadline Finder on this page lists every one with its official source.

Are these deadlines verified?

Yes. ConnectPrep checked every deadline against each college’s own website in October 2026, and every college is linked and numbered in the Sources list. Rows tagged Confirm are schools whose official page showed a prior cycle or conflicting dates when checked.

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This is a ConnectPrep resource page, compiled and maintained by ConnectPrep. ConnectPrep is not affiliated with any college listed. Deadlines were taken from each college's official websites between October 6 and October 9, 2026; colleges can change or extend deadlines, so always confirm on the official site before submitting.